5.28.2009

Lost in Translation

I always supress a giggle when bellying up to a table in a foreign restaurant. Infamous for misspellings, horrible grammar, and overall comical translations, menus are great for a laugh.

In an effort to help out clueless American tourists, many restaurants abroad are offering an English version of their menu. But are you really getting what you ordered? See for yourself.


I think I'll brush up on my culinary Chinese, thank you.

What are some of the funniest menu items you've come across in your travels? Weirdest response wins an all-expense paid culinary tour of Thailand... just kidding.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I've actually got a photo album of menus from my last trip to Greece and Italy.. most of which were hilarious. It's not an asian thing, it just proves there are more people who want the international business than want to pay for translators or proofreaders. People are desperate to reach across the linguistic barrier, but need a leg up to get there.

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